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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1930
Page
8
Fragmentary lines describe an ill person at 6 Central Street and mention a school spring vacation starting Monday in Concord with good weather. A note indicates sessions to resume next Monday and references Mrs Lucy in a brief, unclear context.
The notice outlines Holy Communion and services led by Rev. Smith O. Dexter from April 16 to April 24 including Easter Sunday rites with music by Golgoltho Mal ling and J S Bach. It notes Pentecost confirmations to be conducted by Tr. Rev. Julius W. Atwood on May 28 with classes starting after Easter.
Advertises forced sale as business goes out of business at Main St Maynard with reduced prices and inventory clearout.
Concord industrial leaders met at the Colonial Inn Monday evening to discuss the general condition of local industries. They favored a plan to locate a permanent exhibit of Concord made goods, possibly with a visitor information bureau, and a committee will study the idea.
The Men's Club of the Trinity Congregational Church closed a successful season with a Ladies Night in the Chapel. About 200 members and guests enjoyed a 4 supper organized by young men led by Norman Scherer. John G. Watson donated candy boxes to 100 ladies. F. O. Harrell of Newtonville entertained as magician and versatile performer.
Church services at 10 45 am on Sunday with Sunday school and a Wednesday meeting at 7 45 pm Reading Room hours 2 to 5 pm weekdays open except holidays The April 20 1930 Lesson Sermon topic Doctrine of Atonement includes the Golden Text from II Corinthians 5 17 and citations from Philippians 2 12 13 and from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy The lesson discusses mans unity with God and Jesus example and mission
In a weekend three quarter handicap tournament at Concord County Club H H Kidder and Herbert Buttrick Hosmer each posted 43 points to lead. Burleigh Pratt was runner up with 37 and Michael Cody Jr. took third with 35 as others followed.
Rental notice for a furnished bungalow at Nuttings Lake Billerica offering weekly monthly or seasonal rates. Amenities include running water flush toilet screened piazza and electric lights. Apply to John J. Fahey 78a West Main Street Marlboro Massachusetts.
Concord announces a trial admission plan for children not yet six by Sept 1 1930. Eligible children born between Sept 1 1929 and Jan 1 1931 must file an application with birth certificate and fee, undergo medical and mental tests, and may enter first or second grade on trial if standards are met.
The American Legion Auxiliary James J. Mansfield Post 158 met in Veterans Building with President Mrs Granville Holden presiding. It was announced a silver tea will be served at Mrs Herbert Buttrick Hosmer's home 22 Elm Street on Saturday afternoon April 26.
Concord opened the Massachusetts Skeet Shoot Association race by beating Isaac Walton Sportsman Association of Andover 201 to 168. Concord, linked with Andover, Lynn, and Woburn, advances to a state championship shoot off. Charles Bulger led with 23 22 45 while Glenn Swett and Dr. Davis each shot 42. C A Whites had 41.
The second annual State individual skeet championship will be held Friday and Saturday April 18 and 19 at the Concord Rod and Gun Club on Virginia Road. It is a 50 bird event with options for 25 birds per day or 50 in one day. Four prizes are awarded a Browning 16 Automatic Gun a fly rod a casting rod and a trout rod all donated by sponsors.
William Bulger achieved a perfect 25 straight by hitting 25 thirds in a row to win the 25 third open skeet shoot at the Concord Rod and Gun Club on Saturday. Croxford and Beckford each shot 24 of 25 for second place as 54 rounds were fired.
The Concord Female Charitable Society gathered in the West Concord Union Church parlors with West Concord members as guests. President Mrs. Henry F. Smith led the meeting and shared the report from the previous month while many members who missed earlier sessions attended. Hostesses included Mrs. Rodney E. Pratt Mrs. Warren B. Goddard Mrs. Harold I. Judkins Mrs. Guy G. Fernald and Mrs. Andrew H wardson.
Invitations for Concords Tercentenary Ball to be held April 25 at the Armory were mailed to townspeople through local lists. Tickets cost 2.59 each, with applications to James P Borland or at Richardson Drug Co Rexall West Concord. The event features a Grand March costumes from Colonial times to today and a late supper with Virginia Reel around midnight.
Boston Trade School defeated Middlesex School 4 to 2 in an opening game as Butler limited Middlesex to five hits while striking out 17. Doolittle doubled for an extra-base hit. Victor and Davis split pitching for Middlesex with Davis fanning nine. Both teams made two errors, but Middlesex costly in miscues.
Open 60 bird skeet event at Musketaquid Sportsman’s Club Sunday as Augustine W. Macone and Oliver Mitchell nail perfect 26 streaks for top scores. Macone 26 Mitchell 25 lead list followed by R. Clark 24 Salvador A. Macone 22 Lloyd Rennie 22 with others down to 14.
Mrs iCora Brown returns to Concord after a California trip. The King's Daughters host a Tuesday gathering with Mrs Barnetts and others. Mr and Mrs Bo sail late May for a weeks tour of Bingland. Tercentenary sale at the Coney Office. Miss Helen Smithy sails from Europe to complete plans. Rev. Robert Brooks Day at Palm services in Falls New York. Bulkeley School assembly features Miss Minna sen grade variations. Middlesex County League meeting set in Woburn with the Sportspens tomorrow evening.
The Concord Lodge of Elks sponsored a whist party directed by Lovell P and Haroi Tompkins. In Elks Hall Thursday evening Fred Breton won first place, E Moreau second, Miss Dee third, Mrs. Harry fourth, Miss Fannie fifth, Mrs. Sigrid George sixth, Gertrude McKenna seventh, John Smith eighth, and Minnie Gilbert won the consolation.
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